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3-Layer Super Cool Mesh Beekeeping Jacket – Breathable Protection for Hot-Weather Hive Work

For quick inspections and regular hive maintenance, many beekeepers prefer the convenience of a jacket over a full-body suit. The Mellifera 3-Layer Super Cool Mesh Beekeeping Jacket provides protective coverage from the waist to the hood while maintaining excellent airflow during warm-weather apiary work.

Its advanced three-layer construction combines a durable outer mesh, a ventilated spacer layer, and a soft inner mesh. Together, these layers create breathable protective spacing between the outer surface and your skin while allowing air to circulate through the jacket.

For added value and versatility, the jacket comes complete with two removable veil styles and ventilated cowhide leather beekeeping gloves.

Advanced 3-Layer Ventilated Mesh Construction

The jacket uses a carefully designed three-layer mesh system:

• Durable outer mesh provides the first layer of protection
• Ventilated spacer layer creates protective distance from the skin
• Soft inner mesh provides comfortable contact while maintaining airflow

This layered construction helps reduce heat buildup while providing dependable protection during routine hive inspections.

Protective Air-Gap Design

The spacer layer creates additional distance between the jacket’s outer surface and your skin.

This protective air gap helps reduce the likelihood of stingers reaching the skin while maintaining the open, breathable characteristics that make mesh clothing particularly useful during hot-weather beekeeping.

Two Removable Veils Included

Every jacket includes two interchangeable veil styles, giving you the flexibility to choose the configuration you prefer for different hive tasks.

The 360° round veil provides spacious all-around visibility with comfortable separation around the head and face.

The fencing veil offers a closer profile and features a convenient flip-open front for quick access when needed.

Both veils are removable and washable, making cleaning and maintenance straightforward.

Ventilated Cowhide Leather Gloves Included

A pair of long-cuff ventilated cowhide leather beekeeping gloves is included with the jacket.

The leather palms provide practical hand protection and grip when handling frames and hive equipment, while the extended ventilated cuffs provide additional forearm coverage without unnecessarily restricting airflow.

Heavy-Duty YKK Zippers

Heavy-duty YKK zippers provide dependable closures at key areas of the jacket and veil system.

The durable zipper construction is designed for repeated opening and closing during regular apiary use, while secure veil attachment helps maintain protective coverage around the head and neck.

Elasticated Wrist Cuffs with Thumb Holes

Elasticated wrist cuffs help create a secure transition between the jacket sleeves and gloves.

Integrated thumb holes help keep the sleeves positioned correctly while you reach, bend, lift frames, and perform other hive tasks, reducing the chance of the sleeves riding up during work.

Practical Zippered Storage

Convenient chest and side zippered pockets provide accessible storage for frequently used essentials such as:

• Mobile phone
• Hive tool
• Queen marker
• Small beekeeping accessories

The pocket placement keeps essential items close without unnecessarily interfering with normal movement around the hive.

Reinforced for Regular Apiary Use

High-stress areas including the shoulders, cuffs, and key seams feature reinforced stitching for additional durability.

This added reinforcement makes the jacket suitable for regular seasonal use, including frequent inspections, honey harvesting, and general colony maintenance.

Designed for Hot-Weather Beekeeping

The ventilated construction makes this jacket particularly useful during warm and humid conditions, when traditional solid-fabric protective clothing can become uncomfortable.

Air can circulate through the mesh layers while the spacer construction maintains protective distance from the skin, providing a practical balance between ventilation and coverage.

Jacket Convenience with Expandable Protection

For inspections where full-body coverage isn’t required, the jacket provides a convenient alternative to putting on a complete bee suit.

When additional lower-body protection is needed, it can be paired with ventilated beekeeping trousers to create a more comprehensive protective setup.

21 Size Options for a Better Fit

The Mellifera 3-Layer Super Cool Mesh Beekeeping Jacket is available in 21 size options, with standard sizing ranging from XXS through 10XL.

Dedicated Stout and Tall Slim options accommodate different heights and body proportions, helping more beekeepers find a comfortable fit with sufficient room for movement and protective spacing.

Ideal For

The 3-Layer Super Cool Mesh Beekeeping Jacket is well suited for:

• Backyard and hobby beekeepers
• Beginner and experienced beekeepers
• Weekly and routine hive inspections
• Hot and humid beekeeping conditions
• Spring and summer apiary work
• Honey harvesting and colony maintenance
• Beekeepers who prefer a jacket over a full suit
• Users who want interchangeable veil options
• Beekeepers requiring Stout or Tall Slim sizing
• Anyone wanting breathable upper-body protective clothing

Care & Maintenance

Remove the veil before washing the jacket. Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle without bleach, then allow the jacket to air dry naturally away from excessive heat.

Avoid high-temperature drying, as excessive heat can affect mesh materials and elastic components.

Clean the leather gloves separately with a damp cloth and allow them to dry naturally. Do not machine wash leather gloves.

Regular cleaning also helps remove propolis, honey, smoker residue, dirt, and other materials accumulated during routine hive work.

Why Choose Mellifera?

Mellifera Protective Clothing develops beekeeping suits, jackets, trousers, and protective accessories designed around practical everyday apiary work.

This ventilated jacket combines three-layer breathable mesh, protective air-gap construction, two removable veils, ventilated cowhide leather gloves, heavy-duty YKK zippers, reinforced stitching, secure wrist closures, and extensive sizing in one versatile package.

For beekeepers who want dependable upper-body coverage without wearing a full suit for every inspection, it provides a practical solution for warm-weather hive work.

Specifications

• Product Type: Ventilated beekeeping jacket
• Construction: 3-layer breathable mesh
• Outer Layer: Durable protective mesh
• Middle Layer: Ventilated spacer/air-gap layer
• Inner Layer: Soft breathable mesh
• Coverage: Waist-to-hood upper-body coverage
• Round Veil: 360° visibility; removable and washable
• Fencing Veil: Flip-open front; removable and washable
• Gloves: Long-cuff ventilated cowhide leather beekeeping gloves
• Zippers: Heavy-duty YKK zippers
• Wrist Closures: Elasticated cuffs with integrated thumb holes
• Reinforcement: Strengthened stitching at shoulders, cuffs, and high-stress seams
• Storage: Zippered chest and side pockets
• Standard Sizes: XXS–10XL
• Additional Fits: Stout and Tall Slim
• Total Size Options: 21
• In the Box: 3-layer mesh bee jacket, 360° round veil, fencing veil, and ventilated leather gloves
• Jacket Care: Cold gentle machine wash; air dry
• Glove Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth; do not machine wash
• Recommended Use: Hot-weather hive inspections, honey harvesting, colony maintenance, backyard beekeeping, and general apiary work